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Restoring the promise of freedom: honoring, preserving, and investing in Freedmen's Settlements.
3/26/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 173
Bill 119 H.Res. 173, also known as the "Restoring the promise of freedom: honoring, preserving, and investing in Freedmen's Settlements" bill, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of recognizing and supporting the historical significance of Freedmen's Settlements in the United States.
The bill highlights the importance of these settlements, which were established by formerly enslaved African Americans following the Civil War as a means of building communities and economic independence. The bill seeks to honor the legacy of these settlements and preserve their historical significance for future generations.
In addition to recognizing the importance of Freedmen's Settlements, the bill also calls for increased investment in preserving and promoting these historic sites. This includes funding for research, preservation efforts, and educational programs aimed at raising awareness about the history of Freedmen's Settlements. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 173 aims to celebrate the legacy of Freedmen's Settlements and ensure that their historical significance is preserved and honored for years to come. It represents a bipartisan effort to recognize the contributions of formerly enslaved African Americans to American history and culture.
The bill highlights the importance of these settlements, which were established by formerly enslaved African Americans following the Civil War as a means of building communities and economic independence. The bill seeks to honor the legacy of these settlements and preserve their historical significance for future generations.
In addition to recognizing the importance of Freedmen's Settlements, the bill also calls for increased investment in preserving and promoting these historic sites. This includes funding for research, preservation efforts, and educational programs aimed at raising awareness about the history of Freedmen's Settlements. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 173 aims to celebrate the legacy of Freedmen's Settlements and ensure that their historical significance is preserved and honored for years to come. It represents a bipartisan effort to recognize the contributions of formerly enslaved African Americans to American history and culture.
Congressional Summary of HRES 173
This resolution recognizes, and expresses support for preserving and investing in, freedmen's settlements.
Freedmen's settlements generally were established before and after emancipation by free and formerly enslaved African Americans to create self-sustaining communities away from racial violence and economic discrimination.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 173
Bill HRES 173 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since February 27, 2025. Bill HRES 173 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HRES 173's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 173
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
35Democrat Cosponsors
35Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 173
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 173
Restoring the promise of freedom: honoring, preserving, and investing in Freedmen's Settlements.
Restoring the promise of freedom: honoring, preserving, and investing in Freedmen's Settlements.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 173
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